Kumar Rana, a soldier, disappeared from Bhimdal Battalion with the money, according to a source.
Rana was apparently responsible for distributing salary to battalion members. Rana left with the money a week ago.
Rana, who is from Bardiya, had joined the army six years ago.
The battalion has taken his family members under control to trace him.
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